Man In The Red Bandanna, The Story About a Boston College Lacrosse Player Who Became a Hero on 9/11

11 years later after 9/11, many are still picking up the remaining pieces from the terrorist attacks. “Never Forget” still resonates with every American. How could we forget? Today, a story of heroism came to light from that dreadful date in history, The Man In The Red Bandanna. It’s a story remembering a man who led people to safety after terrorists struck the World Trade Center on September 11th.

Welles Crowther, a former Boston College lacrosse player whose trademark was a red bandanna, worked on the 104th floor of the South Tower. His body was found next to police and firemen in the lobby at a suspected command post where they quickly discussed their next rescue mission up the towering edifice. Crowther had already jumped to action earlier in the morning by saving somewhere between 12-20 men and women. He didn’t have to go back up the building, but he did. A true team player, Crowther knew he couldn’t leave that building alone.

The following video was filmed by ESPN’s Outside the Lines and was narrated by director/actor Ed Burns. To catch an even greater understanding of who Welles really was, pause the video at the 2:33 minute mark and read his ambition.

To learn more about Welles, we encourage you to read the following links.

UCF Students Honor 9/11 Hero by Wearing Red Bandannas to Boston College Football Game.